Panlilio authors new book on trauma-informed schools

The long term effects of child maltreatment on academic achievement is the focus of a new book authored by Carlomagno Panlilio, assistant professor of education and Child Maltreatment Solutions Network faculty member.

The book, Trauma-Informed Schools: Integrating Child Maltreatment Prevention, Detection, and Intervention, provides an interdisciplinary framework for school intervention and adolescent maltreatment. Topics include the developmental impact of trauma, the role of schools and faculty supporting student mental health, prevention programing to prevent sexual abuse, support for students with traumatic histories, and how to respond to childhood trauma at both macro and microsystem levels.

Both hard copies and electronic versions of the publication can be ordered at springer.com.